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Martine Rolls: Dreams are free and good for you

When life as a single mum who also works full-time gets a bit much, and it sure does at times, I like to dream a little.

Editorial: Parking U-turn cheered in CBD

As far as U-turns go, it was pretty impressive. Bowing to public pressure, Mayor Stuart Crosby used this week's mayoral candidates' forum to announce a reversal of the council's unpopular decision to hike parking charges to $3 an hour.

Tommy Kapai: Let's make plans for next Cup challenge

Editorial: All can share Mauao

It's not surprising Buddy Mikaere sparked an outpouring of opinion when he vented his frustration over an aggressive pram-pusher on the Mount base track.

Editorial: Internet dangers are clear

Children's reports unfathomable

Editorial: Sacrifices of mother help set stage for dream career

Editorial: Labour's Jones went too far

Editorial: Election bungle blow to newbies

The election signs fiasco has been a confusing mess for the past couple of weeks.

Comment: Grown-up Tauranga needs to focus on its 'brand'

Editorial: Plans polish a jewel

Mount Maunganui is the jewel in the Western Bay's crown and three stories have added some extra sparkle this week.

Martine Rolls: Professionals find place to connect

Network meetings and real recommendations from people who know what you can do are the best way to connect in business, there's no denying that.

Editorial: Protect Mount's identity

Developer Bain McDonald's recommendation that a Mount Maunganui carpark be transformed into an open space for the public ticks a number of boxes.

Editorial: Tough penalty needed

Tougher penalties are needed to curb the rising number of protection orders being breached across the country.

Tommy Kapai: Store joyful moments for daily review

Editorial: Birthing unit is overdue

The day one's child is born is a precious memory however they come into the world, but the place of birth is paramount for mums to be, particularly first-time mums.